Commonwealth Facts
Were all the founding members part of the British Empire?
Yes
Which country was the first to leave the Commonwealth?
Ireland
What is the latest country to remove the British monarch as head of state?
Barbados
How many countries are part of the Commonwealth?
56
Why was the Commonwealth created?
To maintain relationships between countries who used to be part of the British Empire
How long did Queen Elizabeth II reign for?
How many small states (with a combined population of approximately 1,5 Million) are in the Commonwealth?
33 (32 in 2018)
When was the modern Commonwealth created?
1949
Which country is the most likely to remove the King as head of state next?
Jamaica
How often are the Commonwealth games held?
Every 4 years
When was the British Commonwealth of Nations created?
1926
In how many countries of the commonwealth is the King head of state?
15
How many people live in the Commonwealth?
2,5 Billion
When was the Declaration of Commonwealth Principles released?
1971
What country caused the Commonwealth to no longer require members to have the British monarch as head of state?
India